On This Day In History- April 9th

On this day in history April 9th, 1962 President John F. Kennedy throws out the first pitch to open up the season in the new D.C stadium. Even with it being a rainy day a record crowd of 42,143 people showed up to watch as the Washington Senators defeat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.

Shortstop Bob Johnson led the way for the Senators as he went 3-4 with a 2-run Home Run in the 4th inning that gave the Senators a 2-0 lead that they would never give up. Bennie Daniels went the distance for the Senators giving up only 5 hits while striking out 7 in the win. The Tigers pitcher Don Mossi got the loss giving up 2 earned through 6.

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-ZW